Elena Kourtesi

Elena Kourtesi is a highly experienced professional in the fields of quality assurance and product development within the food and beverage industry. Currently serving as a Research and Development Product Manager at ION A.E. since September 2024, Elena previously worked at Optima SA from May 2022 to September 2024 as a New Product Development Project Manager and Quality Assurance Officer, where responsibilities included managing complaints and investigating issues related to production and exports. Elena also held roles as a Quality Assurance / Quality Control Specialist at El Sabor, and a Quality Control Analyst at Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company, focusing on quality checks, complaint management, and compliance with safety management systems. Educational qualifications include a Master of Business Administration in Agribusiness and Food from the Agricultural University of Athens and a Bachelor's Degree in Food Science and Technology from the Technological Educational Institute of Athens.